Define Possible at Northrop Grumman UK

At Northrop Grumman UK, our mission is to solve the most complex challenges by shaping the technology and solutions of tomorrow. We call it Defining Possible.

This mind-set goes beyond our customer solutions; it's the foundation for your career development and the impact we have within the community. So, what's your possible?

Salary: £51,000 - £76,700

Opportunity:

This is more than just a job; it's a mission.

The role is for an experienced data scientist to provide technical delivery and subject matter expertise in data science and machine learning across domains relevant to our customers' missions. This technical role requires a detailed knowledge of a broad range of methods and technologies - with opportunities to work across analytics, data fusion and visualisation, data science, data engineering, machine learning and artificial intelligence - and technical leadership of project teams.

Our UK Cyber & Intelligence business combines modern software development approaches with a rich heritage and experience in the Defence and security sectors. Our customers have complex and sensitive data and information requirements requiring a mission partner who quickly understands the context, delivering and sustaining a portfolio of challenging technology projects at scale and pace, supporting them through an ambitious digital transformation programme.

Responsibilities:

Provide technical leadership for a team of data scientists, to ensure projects are delivered on schedule and to quality, and manage any changes to data science work packages
Act as a principal design authority and reviewer for a data science work package, providing technical guidance to more junior data scientists advising on the appropriate data science and machine learning methods and tools, standards and best practice
Act as a formal customer technical point of contact and understand customer expectations to ensure delivery content and styles matches
Represent the organisation by converting customer problems into potential solutions and opportunities, and work with account managers to develop opportunities into propositions, aligning with the current account strategy
Support the production of technical sections of bids, proposals and studies
Contribute to data science strategy and standards including data governance and ethics
Benefits:

We can offer you a range of flexible and hybrid working options to suit you, including optional compressed working schedule with every other Friday off. Our benefits including private health care, career development opportunities and performance bonuses. For a comprehensive list of benefits, speak to our recruitment team.

We are looking for:

Experience providing support and guidance to other data scientists; someone who is a recognised authority on a number of specialisms, with knowledge of cutting-edge techniques
Ability to engage with senior (internal and customer) stakeholders and champion the value of data science and machine learning
Proficiency and knowledge across a wide range of data science and machine learning areas, or have deep expertise in a narrower range of specialisms which should include experience of successful application of appropriate methods
Have experience of working with data engineers to build data pipelines at scale using a wide range of tools and techniques
Provide technical solutions - that are innovative, practical, relevant to the customer's mission and consistent with organisation objectives - to a wide range of complex, difficult problems
Experienced in geographical information systems and in predictive and prescriptive analysis of geographical data would be a bonus
Security clearance:

You must already hold the highest level of UK Government security clearance. Our requirement team is on hand to answer any questions and we will guide you through the process: .

Why join us?

A mission to believe in - Every day we contribute to building a more secure and connected world, expanding our reach from land, sea, and air to space and cyberspace. From engineering data and intelligence solutions, to developing maritime navigation and control systems and innovating command and control systems for the UK and NATO, what we do together matters.
A place to belong and thrive - Every voice matters at our table meaning you can bring your authentic self to work. From our Employee Resource Groups backed by thousands of employees, to sponsoring Cheltenham Pride and our partnerships with Association For Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers, Forces Transition Group, Mind, and Women in Defence - we are passionate about growing and supporting our inclusive community where everyone can belong.
Your career, your way - Shape your career journey with diverse roles, mentorship, and development opportunities that fuel your curiosity, channel your expertise and nurture your passion. Looking for flexibility? Balance your professional career with your personal life, health and wellbeing benefits, discount schemes, pension benefits and investment in your future development. Speak to our team to find the balance that's right for you.
Ready to apply?

Yes - Submit your application online. Your application will be reviewed by our team and we will be in touch.

Possibly, I'd like to find out more about this role - Reach out to our team for more information and support: .

No, I don't think this role is right for me - Our extensive UK growth means we have exciting, new opportunities opening all the time. Speak to our team to discuss your career goals.